This famous Italian spot has a grand layout (owned by the Caprice Group unsurprisingly) with a few seats outside where you can dine, drink and watch the Mayfair passers-by.

TYPE Kerb

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Modern Euro | Ba-Bou | RR | £££

Cool minimalist modern sister restaurant to Portland. They’ve got some seating on the kerb so you can munch away. When I went, I had monkfish with young carrots, yuzu and dandelion which was delightful.

Wonderful service at this Venetian inspired resto in St.James’s Mkt by the Salt Yard Group. It has a pretty terrace within the square for outdoor dining.

TYPE Terrace

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EAST

Mediterranean | Ba-Bou | NR | £££

I’ve only ever dined in the main restaurant inside The Boundary but it has a famed rooftop which is really pretty – strangely I’ve never made it up here to eat. Need to change that asap. There’s a proper dining area and a drinks bit; you can book to eat but not to drink.

I found the fried chicken I had quite average – the crumbs didn’t bind with the chicken and slipped off very easily. However, the sour cocktails were bang on.

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Varies | Basic | NR | £

I first went here a number of years ago when my good friend used to host film screenings on the rooftop. They hold regular events here, usually have a food pop-up and a bar so check out what’s on via their social media pages before heading down. You have to pay a one off £5 entry and ‘become a friend’ on their website to gain entry. Open from May and from 5pm onwards usually.

TYPE Rooftop

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Various | Basic | NR | £

This covered street food market by Street Feast has a rooftop bit where you can eat, drink and be merry. Sometimes you have to pay a cover charge, so just check their website / Facebook before you head down.

TYPE Food Market | Rooftop

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British | Ba-Bou | RR | £££

This Michelin Pub of The Year 2017 is about 8 mins walk from Hoxton station and is possibly my favourite rooftop in London – intimate, casual and pretty. Best for 1 on 1 catch ups as it’s not a massive space. They may ask you to order a snack – get the superb beef + barley buns.

Love this small independently run cool coffee shop with a teeny outdoor space. Their avocado cake is absolutely boss, make sure to order it.

TYPE Mini Courtyard

GO FOR Snacks + Coffee

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WEST

Terrace | Basic | RR | £££

Located off High St Ken on a residential road, this gastropub serves up good Modern Euro fare in a cosy chic space. The indoor space is split into a drinking den and a more formal dining area. Outside, there are a few tables facing the road where you can imbibe and munch away.

This no frills, hip burger shack with a Jamaican twist has some outdoor seating that’s super basic – so you can come here with some mates for some low key hanging and chilled vibes.

TYPE Outdoor Benches

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American | Ba-Bou | NR

Good bar snacks & excellent drinks coming out of André Balazs celeb haunt. I haven’t tried the main fare so can only recommend the snacks – the chicken sticks are fab, FYI. There’s a lovely large outdoor terrace that’s perfect for a hot summer’s day.

TYPE Terrace

GO FOR Snacks + Drinks

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‘Global’ | Ba-Bou | W&R | £££

This restaurant by Stevie Parle decked out by Tom Dixon serves up food inspired by flavours from all around the globe. They have a massive terrace where you can chill with a glass of vino and some food when the sun’s blazin’.

A small but perfectly formed brunch spot tucked away on a side street off High Street Ken. There are a two tables outside where you can munch on lovely fresh produce.

TYPE Kerb

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Various | Ba-Bou | RR | £

I hardly ever suggest places I haven’t visited but I’ll make an exception as a) I’ve been to the space before but not as Pergola On The Roof b) it’s got food stalls my mouth trusts like Breddos Tacos and x2 bars. Oh and the folks here had the good sense to open up a sister site in culinary wasteland Paddington.

The food is decent but it’s the big ass terrace that draws you, in come summer. Located in Little Venice area, it’s got a pretty laid back vibe too it even when it gets busy on the terrace.

TYPE Terrace

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SOUTH

Portuguese | Ba-Bou | RR | ££

This little slice of Portugal smack bang in London Bridge has a small space outside it reserves mostly for diners but there are a few barrels I believe you can perch at and drink with no obligation to order food.

TYPE Terrace

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Outdoor | Ba-Bou | NR | ££

This Chelsea mainstay has a wonderfully buzzy terrace and really comes into its own during the summer especially during Wimbledon when they always put on some display. You will have to queue, so try and get there early. You can eat, drink or do both. Food is decent.

TYPE Terrace

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Street Food | Basic | NR | £

This hip street market has lots of outdoor areas you can pitch up at. Have a wonder round the food stalls inside, grab some booze and then head back outside again. There are also stand alone restaurants like Bar Douro where you can dine outside – best to book in advance.

TYPE Food Market

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Various | Basic | NR | £

This small street food market, an offshoot of Borough Market is always rammed and hectic come the weekend but I still really like it. If you get here early enough you can grab one of the outdoor seating areas but you’ll need to buy booze / food from the stall owners that operate it.

This gastro pub serves up good pizzas and if you want to perch you little butty outdoors then you’re in luck as they have a small outdoor seating area which is more suitable for drinking than eating.

TYPE Kerb

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‘Pan Balkan’ | Basic | RR | ££

Peckham Bazaar has poshed up quite a bit on the inside since I last visited based on the pics I’ve seen when I just googled it right now. When I went the food (‘Pan Balkan’ – their description, not mine) was tasty and well priced. They have a few dining spots outside.

TYPE Terrace

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French | Ba-Bou | W&R | £££

Restaurant by the Casse-Croûte lot. You won’t find it unless you go searching. Randomly located next to tennis courts & children’s playground is this very chic restaurant with a small outdoor space for eating / drinking (post a tennis rally if you’re feeling energetic). The moelleux is wondrous – try it

This nice Gelato joint in South Ken is walking distance from the V&A and has a small porch where you can perch and gobble away on some sorbet and or gelato.

TYPE Terrace

GO FOR Gelato + Sorbet

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Japanese | Basic | NR | £

Decent ramen noodle ba (chain) serving up other Japanese bites. They have outdoor seating in the square bit, so if you don’t want to be cooked up inside slurping on some ramen when it’s blazing outside, you don’t have to.

TYPE Terrace

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NORTH

Brunch | Basic | NR | £

This great value small brekkie spot by Downhills Park has a small terrace. For any tennis fans, there are courts inside the park which you don’t need to book – so you can work up a sweat and then reward yourself with hash browns afterwards – bliss!

This super lovely cafe run by a couple has a tiny seating area out front. You can have breakfast al fresco here or just opt for their lovely banana cake toasted with butter and a juice. Mmmmm.

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Pub Grub | Basic | NR | £

This gentrified pub has a small beer garden out back and if you get the munchies, try the cheesy chips with beef brisket if it’s on the menu – you won’t be disappointed, though your waistline may object.

This Middle Eastern x N.American inspired brunch spot has a few tables outside. There is nearly always a queue, so grab a newspaper or you know, chat to your mates like.

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Cafe | Basic | NR | £

This cool, modern neighbourhood cafe has a tiny courtyard in the back – it doesn’t get loads of sunshine but if you fancy being somewhere nice in the neighbourhood and want to sit outside, this would be a good option.

TYPE Terrace

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Seasonal | Basic | RR | ££

This lovely restaurant in Old Street is pretty compact. They serve seasonal British produce but with plates from Europe, with a strong influence from Italy. Upper Street ain’t the most picturesque street in the world but if it’s hot and you want to dine outside, you have the option.

TYPE Kerb

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Seasonal | Ba-Bou | W&R | ££

I went here a few years ago and had a foul cocktail and it put me off for the longest time. Then I went again fairly recently for a party and the snacks and cocktails were bang on and I noticed they had a lovely courtyard out back. I’d like to return again for a proper meal / drinks.

TYPE Courtyard

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French | Ba-Bou | RR | £££

This neighbourhood resto on a residential street serves up solid fare and is located in a converted garage. Come sunshine, they completely open out the doors, so make sure to request to sit right at the front when you reserve, so you can get hit by some glorious rays.

TYPE Open Door

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Modern European | Ba-Bou | RR | ££

Primeur’s sibling. The focus is on seafood. It has a massive courtyard but sadly you can’t eat here but you can drink loadsa vino whilst you wait for your table or even post dinner. Like Primeur, it has massive doors, so try and grab a seat at the front for some faux al fresco vibes.

TYPE Open Door

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British | Ba-Bou | W&R | ££

Hip neighbourhood bar/bistro in Kensal Rise, food is a little hit and miss. There’s a lovely raised outdoor space where you can eat and or drink. I also think they have a wee beer garden in the back but I’ve never been!